Perbacco

Think Italian, Think Perbacco

What makes it fun

Perbacco is a cozy Italian spot in the heart of Houston's theater district. Perbacco is known for its rustic charm and romantic ambiance, this gem has been thoroughly impressing diners for years with its authentic Italian flavors and intimate vibe. The menu features crisp salads, handmade pastas, grilled meats, and indulgent desserts. The lasagna is so good it's like layers of love, delicious cheesy love.

Google Reviews

Perbacco

4.7

Based on 476 reviews

Dajuana Mims

2 months ago

Russell was an amazing waiter. I had the eggplant dish and it was soooo good and I try eggplant at restaurants all over the world it’s one of my top 3 I’ve ever had super tasty. Salad was good and ended with a slice of chocolate cake which was delicious had an overall amazing experience. Can’t wait to come back

Troy McCain

2 months ago

Great little spot for some really good Italian food...will be going back

Daniel Glaser

2 months ago

An excellent place to eat delicious a delicious dinner before a concert at the Jones Hall of the Houston Symphony.

jose refugio Bran Delgado

2 months ago

Exquisite Italian flavor, what delicious spaghetti!!

Miguel Gandara

3 months ago

we were going to Hobbs hall for a concert and needed to eat close by. we found this jewel of a restaurant. the food was delicious, the service was great. I was craving call parmigana, it's not on the menu but they made it for me. it was very delicious.

Savannah Kizachatéra

2 years ago

Came here for a date night and the food was just OK.

Jon Davis

2 years ago

The best Italian food you can get in Houston! The Staff was amazing, the food is authentic and tasted fresh. 10/10 I will definitely be back again to try more dishes.

Jodie

2 years ago

Christine F

3 years ago

This Italian restaurant is probably my favorite one downtown, only been here twice but I was delightfully surprised by the quality of the food on both occasions. My first time visiting was back in 2019 during the workday. It was so busy when I came in, the dining room was packed with so many office workers. I really liked the hustle and bustle though and it gave me a feeling like I was in Little Italy in NYC. The ambiance is very quaint and we got a table by a window. It's hard to hear the person seated across from you as the restaurant is super small and the tables are so close together. I ordered the Linguini Alle Vongole, clams tossed in white wine sauce with Linguini and it was delicious. This pasta dish was ideal for a work lunch as the clam juice and white wine makes eating linguini refreshing and not heavy. I also had the tiramisu here for dessert, again very light and not overly sweet. I made a second trip here on August 31, 2023, also during the workday. It was a real nice treat since my colleagues and I came in post lunch-rush and no other patrons were dining in at the time. The owner himself took our order and all 3 of us opted for pasta paired with the house salad. The house salad is light and refreshing as it's only drizzled with lemon juice and vinegar. I ordered the Ravioli di Mare with Scallops and Shrimp this time. I'm a huge fan of tomato based dishes in general and this was just right in acidity and creaminess. The portions are generous, the ravioli was tender and pairs nicely with the big scallops and jumbo shrimp. It was so tasty I finished it all and cleaned my plate with the free bread that came with our entrees. My only complaint here is that I wish the ravioli had more basil in it or an addition of spinach would be nice. I love eating vegetables and the dish is missing this element. FYI, all entrees are priced at $15 and higher. The menu is very short and simple. I would gladly return to sample more items.

Tessa Goth Rudolphy

3 years ago

We've been wanting to dine here for years, but with their limited hours and our distance from downtown, it's been difficult to nail down a reservation. It's a charming, bright space that you can tell has had a lot of love put into it. We showed up early for our 6pm reservation and the wait staff was patient with us while we waited for our third party to arrive. We started with the burrata and arugula salad. We'd never tasted burrata before and found the cheese beautifully creamy and the salad perfectly proportioned. My husband ordered the linguine capri. It was light, the shrimp and pasta were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were fresh. He cleaned his plate. I had the gamberi al limone and capers. It was fresh and tasty. The shrimp had a great snap to them when you took a bite. My only regret is not choosing a pasta dish . . . next time, for sure. The gentleman who took our order was very knowledgeable, but didn't give off that warm and welcoming feeling that we've experienced at other establishments.

Edith Schannes

4 years ago

Best real Italian food we ever had in the states. The owner is a very nice person, he had a lot of good stories to tell. We felt very welcome and enjoyed the food and the Italian wine for a fare price for perfect quality of fresh prepared pasta and appetizers. If we would live in Houston, this place would become "our" Italian restaurant. Enjoyed and loved it

Jessie Soto

4 years ago

Wow... Just wow! I cannot believe that I have never been to this restaurant as much as I love authentic Italian food. The food here took me back to the island of Capri and the service reminded me of the lovely people I met in Italy. Victorio was so welcoming and hospitable. It felt like we were visiting a friend at work. Everything was amazingly delicious. We had the lasagna (the best I've ever had) and the Pescatorre pasta. You have to have dessert here. Thier cakes are insanely good. We got Italian cream cake and chocolate cake. I'm telling all my friends and family about this restaurant. It's too good to keep a secret.